Want

I may have found my next car. As we were watching the video for the Xtracycle EdgeRunner, The Bug exclaimed, “I want that one Daddy!” Of course, witnessing two kids sitting within the safe confines of the Hooptie Rack probably was the catalyst for her exuberance. Yet, as a dad, I’ll admit I shared her exuberance. Of course, that’s largely due to discovering a reason to buy/build another bike…

The EdgeRunner’s no Dummy

Perhaps not the greatest title considering it insinuates that the Surly Big Dummy isn’t a great option, because it is. However, what intrigues me the most about the Xtracycle EdgeRunner and one of the main differences from the Dummy is the 20″ rear wheel. The lower center of gravity will definitely help maintain bike control while carrying huge loads including a squirming Bug.

Ritchey’s offering a steel Road Logic frame for 2013. I’ve always loved the timeless aesthetic quality of Ritchey’s bikes and how they still exude #prostyle aggressiveness. Love that they’re back in the frame game again. First with the P-29, then the Swiss Cross, and now the Road Logic.

Okay, now swoon reasons. First: steel frame with straight, normal tubes. The anti-Dogma bike—’nuff said. Second: Ritchey aesthetics. Always have loved their logo wrapped at the ends with their trademark stripes. Third: the price. $1299.99USD is a steal for good steel these days.

First thoughts upon witnessing the Mavic Zxellium Ultimates: “OMG, those shoes are hide… no, wait—they’re MAGNIFICENT!!” I’m guessing that part of my initial revulsion to their color has to do with LA humping the fabled hue into submission. Another might be that I’m a die-hard white shoe fanatic. Yet, the ostentatiously extreme yellow of the Mavics aligns itself well with the prima donna PRO aesthetic I so crave and devote myself to.

Technical Details

Color: YELLOW!! Also, black.

Weight: LIGHT!!

Construction: CARBON, YELLOW, AND AWESOMENESS!!

Price: EXPENSIVE!! ($470USD)

That sums things up nicely, no?

Product Pr0n Shot Time

Let’s get a look at you—come into the light. What’s your name? Zxellium? Ooo, that’s exotic.

Go ahead, let’s see. Oh yeah, that’s nice.

I can see you’re into restraints. So kinky.

PRO Riders Riding Things

First one that comes to mind is Marcus Burghardt.

Credit: REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini/TotallyCoolPix.com

Marcus doing the Euro-aero thing. Also, his shoes are very yellow.

Credit: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/TotallyCoolPix.com

New game: Where’s Marcus?

This is Rein Taaramäe. The only thing as awesome as his name are his Mavic shoes.

Credit: Sjar Adona

French team, French bike, and French shoes. FRENCH TRIFECTA!!

Yes, there are many more who don the yellow of Mavic. But this post is too long as it is.

Enough Already

If anyone out there has contacts with Mavic, let me know. I’d love to ride/review these shoes (or the regular Zxellium) for reasons other than simply their overt PRO aesthetic. Mavic, if you’ve made it this far, just hit the “Submit Product” button towards the top! Also, thank you.